Her shop features organic teas and herbal tonics that range in price from about $2 to $15, depending on what ingredients are used. The more expensive teas are not everyday drinks, she said, but are better suited for a weekly indulgence. Herbs can be combined to help people relax and sleep better or to feel more energized and youthful, Devi said.

She also sells gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan cupcakes crafted by a Portland baker.

"Colors have a lot to do with healing," she said. "Hopefully we are really warmly inviting people to walk in, sit down, talk to us, and we'll listen."

Devi plans to host indoor and outdoor classes on a variety of topics, from the benefits of incorporating natural herbs into a daily diet to methods for reducing stress or weight through nutrition.

She traveled the world for more than a decade studying a variety of healing practices, including Chinese acupuncture and an Arabic wet-cupping and blood-letting method called hijama. However, she doesn't plan on incorporating those methods into HippocraTeas. Instead, her focus at the tea shop is on nutrition, meditation and education.

"It's not a clinic, it's not a wellness center, it's a real meeting place for the body, mind and spirit," Devi said.

Devi was born in Louisiana, raised her family in Hood River and came back to Oregon after her travels to be near her daughter. She chose Forest Grove as the location for HippocraTeas because she felt the space was perfect and the scenery, particularly the open countryside around town, is healing in itself.

The historic two-story that houses her shop, with a pair of old trees in the backyard and bright new curtains in the front window, was Colonial House Antiques and Collectibles before Devi began leasing the space, which she would eventually like to own.

"It's the sweetest house with the sweetest energy," she said.

She started remodeling with new floors, paint and furniture in April, doing much of the work on her own. It's finally coming together, and Devi is excited to officially open her doors.

The shop immediately intrigued Bethany Sena, one of Devi's three employees.

"I was drawn here just like everybody else," Sena said. "I told her I felt at home here."

The 25-year-old said she is excited for the future of the new business.Along with teas, tonics, cupcakes and classes, Devi offers free one-hour consultations for anyone interested in learning more about nutrition and natural healing options. After the consultation, she can offer a program suited to the person, but she understands that some people won't feel the program is a match for them.

"We want to help everyone where they are," she said. "We can change the world if we're giving power instead of taking it away."

The shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, but Devi said she hopes to eventually make it a 24-7 destination for people to relax and recharge, whether it's lunchtime or after midnight.